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Wikipedia article




"'Que Levante La Mano'" ("Raise Your Hand") is a song written by Argentine composer Alejandro Vezzani and performed by Mexican musical group Los ngeles de Charly for their third studio album 'Te Voy a Enamorar' (2001) where it was released as the second single in 2002. The song is clearly an anthem for all the persons that have suffered in the love, with verses like

It peaked at #46 on the Hot Latin Songs and #16 on the Regional Mexican Airplay charts in the United States. In 2002, Puerto Rican merengue singer Joseph Fonseca covered "Que Levante La Mano" for his second studio album 'Escuchame'. A bachata version was also recorded for the album. Fonseca's cover was released as a single in 2003 and peaked at #40 on the Hot Latin Songs and #5 on the Latin Tropical Airplay charts in the US.

Amrico version



In 2008, Chilean musician Amrico covered "Que Levante La Mano" for his second studio album 'A Morir'. It was as the second single on 21 July 2009 in radios in Chile. The music video of the song was released previously than the single release, specifically the 9 July 2009. The video is a concert recording.

Promotion



The single has become a Cumbia standard since its release, being used in many Chilean TV shows. Amrico has performed the song in TV shows promoting his album 'A Morir', and since its release it is recognized as Amrico's signature song. Some of these TV shows are 'Buenos dias a todos', 'Mira quien habla', 'Viva la maana', 'Intrusos', 'S.Q.P.', 'Alfombra roja', 'Calle 7', 'Yingo', 'Mucho gusto', 'Pollo en Conserva', 'Animal nocturno', 'Chile, pas de talentos' and 'La muralla infernal'. Also he performed the song in reality shows such as 'Pelotn' y '1810'.

In other media

The song was featured in the 2015 film 'The 33'.

References



Category:2001 songs

Category:2002 singles

Category:2003 singles

Category:2008 singles

Category:Amrico songs

Category:Fonovisa Records singles

Category:Spanish-language songs


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